Breakthrough Tech Can Test for All 307 Bacterial Infections Known to Man - Amazing Advance From Only 19
Current methods of diagnosis can only screen for about 19 different kinds of bacteria - this one can quickly and effectively test for 307.
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Cuban Cancer Vaccine Could Soon be Available in U.S.
Thawing relations between the two countries could lead to tests of a Cuban cancer vaccine in the U.S.
Gene Editing Technique Could Be the Cure For Anemia and Sickle Cell Disease
This promising treatment of blood mutations in mice showed a total elimination of disease or abnormality – with more testing, it could be used on humans.
Discovery of "Cancer Stem Cells" Could Revolutionize Treatment
Three independent studies have now shown that our understanding of the physical makeup of cancer tumors has been based on a myth. A portion of the cells are now seen to be cancer stem cells which are responsible for causing a tumor to grow and develop. Treatments, therefore, can be focused on killing these cells rather than targeting the wider community of tumor cells.
Alzheimer's Gene is Neutralized in Human Brain Cells for the First Time
Instead of experimenting on mice, researchers went straight to testing on human cells – and their studies have been proven successful in halting Alzheimer's in its tracks.
Researchers Conclude First-Ever Clinical Human Trial Using a Natural Hydrogel to Repair Heart Tissue
UCSD researchers are gearing up to begin a phase 2 clinical trial for a hydrogel that repairs heart tissue after a successful test in humans proving safety.
Acid Attack Survivor Becomes First UK Citizen to Have Vision Restored With Pioneering New Surgery
After 24 years of being unable to see out of his right eye, James O'Brien's vision has finally been restored thanks to a pioneering new stem cell treatment.
More Than $21 Million Awarded to World's Most Trailblazing Scientists to Further Their Research
More than $21.6 million has been awarded to the world's most trailblazing scientists for this year's Breakthrough Prize announcements.
Husband-Wife Duo Has Developed 'Gene and Cell Therapy' Cancer Vaccine Now Being Tested on Patients
Since the vaccine was shown to be safe and effective on naturally-occurring tumors in animals, the treatment is now being tested on human cancer patients.
Doctor Who Discovered Natural Way to Treat Vertigo for Free Writes Book On How Sufferers Can Thrive
In addition to discovering a groundbreaking way of treating common vertigo in 2013, Dr. Carol Foster now has a how-to guide on dealing with the condition.
Indonesian Teens Use Native Tree Species to Cure Rats of Breast Cancer
The Indonesian teen girls have received praise around the world after presenting research last month on how the native Bajakah tree cured cancer in a rat.
After Her Years of Research, a Cambridge Scientist Could Be on the Verge of Curing Multiple Sclerosis
Not only has Su Metcalfe's treatment succeeded in early trials, it involves zero drugs and no side effects—and it could begin human trials as soon as 2020.
After Showing 92% Efficiency in Early Trials, We're One Step Closer to First Ever Herpes Vaccine
A biopharmaceutical company has just received a patent number for their genital herpes vaccine, which puts them one step closer to conducting human trials.
Cannabis Can Be 30x More Powerful Than Aspirin for Inflammation, Says New Study Eyeing Future Opioid Substitute
The researchers say that the discovery could help create a natural—and potent—form of pain relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers.
New Research Shows That Gut Microbes May 'Significantly' Slow the Progression of ALS
Scientists have successfully identified a strain of bacteria in our gut microbiomes that can "significantly" slow the progression of Lou Gehrig's disease.
For First Time Ever, Scientists Have Cured Living Creatures of HIV and Eliminated Virus From DNA Entirely
A trailblazing team of researchers has eliminated all traces of HIV from living mice – and they will soon begin clinical trials on humans.
Doctor Uses Table Salt to Bring Down Cost of Artificial Skin Grafts From $900 to $5 Per Square Inch
This ingenious new method of cultivating artificial skin could offer new hope for burn victims and acid attack survivors around the world.
Researchers Used Natural Gut Bacteria to Prevent-and Reverse-Food Allergies in Pre-clinical Trials
Scientists have identified several strains of bacteria in human guts that can be used to prevent - and even reverse - allergies.
Researchers 'Shocked' by Discovery That ALS-Diseased Neurons Show Incredible Resilience if Given Glucose
A new study from the University of Arizona has uncovered a potential new way to treat patients with ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.
This Compound in Tomato Skins Could Ward Off Diabetes, According to Scientists
The research team is one the first to link the compound to improved insulin production – and they are now working on making it into a feasible treatment.
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